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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1977
Page
6
An NEA feature explains overload risks and safety steps for fuses. It covers fuse ratings from 15 amps, proper fuse types, and methods to locate circuits by turning on lights and testing one fuse at a time. If a fuse blows despite full load, wiring issues may exist and an electrician should be called.
Murphysboro Fire Chief Chester Steele warns to buy only lights approved by Underwriters Laboratories. Ordie Hogsett of the University of Illinois Extension cautions unrolling lights across the floor to inspect wires plugs and sockets for wear before use.
Reporter Charles Had offers safety advice for holidays stressing replacing broken parts and testing light sets before use. Hogsett urges checking that lights illuminate properly to avoid shocks, noting damaged or worn wires can pose risks to children.
Steele and Hogsett advise using indoor lights indoors and outdoor lights with protective fittings. They warn against water entry, stressed circuits, and running wires through openings. They urge disconnecting power before maintenance and using insulated fasteners and drive rings.
University of Illinois Extension forester Mike Bolin explains how to choose a fresh tree and keep it hydrated. Look for pliable needles firmly attached, a fragrant scent, and a waxy green look. Shake the tree. many fallen needles signal dryness. Make a fresh two inch angled cut, keep it cool before indoor mounting, and water daily with a gallon reservoir for a six foot tree. Additives do not help. moisture preserves freshness.
Female cardholders are expanding independent credit access under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974 and related rules. Diners Club reports 59,000 women with own-name cards by Jan 1 1977, up 28 percent from a year earlier, while Master Charge and Visa also show growing female participation in lending and reporting.
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